Programs

Traditional Scouting uses outdoor recreation to promote strong values, build self-confidence, and promote healthy, active living, developing the next generation of leaders. The Scouting Movement has over 32 million members in 216 countries around the world. Over half a billion people have made the Scout Promise since the Movement was founded in 1907. We have programs for boys and girls ages 5 and up:

In 1907, Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell lead the first Scout camp on Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour, England. At the camp, he tested his educational ideas. That fall, he started writing the book Scouting for Boys which was published in six parts starting in January, 1908. The book outlines his training scheme to help develop young people into happy, healthy, useful citizens. His revolutionary educational ideas quickly spread around the world, both throughout the British Empire and in other countries. Young people enthusiastically took up playing the Game of Scouting. Adults saw the value that Scouting provides, teaching them skills and values that help them develop into well-rounded, capable, caring adults ready to the take on the challenges of the modern world.

The Scout Method

The Scout Method consists of several innovative educational ideas. The Scout Law and Promise to put the values of Scouting into simple language that young people can easily understand and apply to everyday situations. In Scouting, young people learn by doing. They are given real challenges and given the skills to meet those challenges. The adult leadership ensures that the challenges are at the right level, that the young people have the skills they need, and that safety is taken care of so that the young people will always be safe. Scouting activities are progressive, building new skills on old ones as the young people grow and develop. Personal progression is marked with badges that are earned for completion of various requirements and mastery of skills. Young people in Scouting do most of their activities in small groups which bring together new and experienced members. The more experienced members provide leadership and training to the younger ones, under the supervision of the adults. Everyone has the opportunity to develop and put into practise leadership skills. The program is supported by uniforms, badges, ceremonies, and stories which help to communicate the key ideas of Scouting and make it attractive to young people. Scouting takes place primarily in the outdoors. Out in nature, young people learn about our dependence on the environment and their mutual interdependence on each other.

BPSC Canada is one of many Baden-Powell Scouting associations around the world. Together, we carry Baden-Powell’s vision into Scouting’s second century, keeping true to the original purpose and values of Scouting while being leaders in safety, child protection, environmental responsibility, and outdoor skills.

We believe that Scouting should be available to everyone. We keep costs reasonable and are committed to providing financial support where it is needed to ensure all young people are able to join Scouting. Our association is an all-volunteer, charitable association (registration #863714499RR0001).